Thursday: The tubing hill opens for the season Thursday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with extended hours through winter. Rates start at $25 an hour with discounts for residents. New this year is a family season pass.Frisco, 970-668-2558, friscoadventurepark.com

iTrot

Thursday: Thanksgiving Day 5K where every runner is entered into a drawing to win a free iPad. T-shirts and goody bags to the first 150 participants who register, prizes awarded to top finishers. The race begins behind the Ken-Caryl Ranch House, 7676 S. Continental Divide Road, Littleton, runningguru.com

Turkey Chase 10K and Family Fun Run 5K

Thursday: The sixth annual benefit for the Denver Rescue Mission includes the Turkey Chase 10K (start time 9 a.m.) and a Family Fun Run 5K (start time 9:15 a.m.). The course runs through Arvada along the Ralston Valley Creek Trail. Fees vary. Two Roads Charter School, 7180 Oak St., Arvada, runningguru.com/event/turkeychase12

Saturday: A volunteer naturalist with Larimer County will lead participants on a "moderate" hike, 9 a.m. Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. Free, $6 vehicle entrance permit. Reservations required. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Loveland, 970-679-4489, larimer.org/naturalresources/registration

Through Nov. 30: South Suburban Parks and Recreation celebrates Great Skate Month by offering free group skating lessons Saturdays at South Suburban Ice Arena and Family Sports Center. Anyone who attends a public skating session is eligible for a free 30-minute skating lesson. The sessions are noon to 3 p.m. at South Suburban Ice Arena and 1 to 4 p.m. at Family Sports Center. Sessions are $7.75, $5.75 for residents. Skate rental is available. Free skating lessons are offered at 1:30 p.m. at South Suburban Ice Arena and at 2:30 p.m. at Family Sports Center. South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine St., Centennial; Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., Centennial; sspr.org

Dec. 8: Participants don their ugliest holiday sweaters and bring a new toy to donate to Toys for Tots. The run, approximately 3.1 miles, is "less about speed and more about enjoying a crazy day with your friends and family." Start time is 9 a.m. A post-race celebration includes sledding and refreshments. Colorado Boulevard and York Street, theuglysweaterrun.com

Steamboat Nordic Camp

Dec. 15-16: The 10th annual camp for all levels is led by professional coaches, past Olympians and top instructors. Equipment demonstrations, food, a happy hour and prizes. Early fees are $175 for two days and $115 for one day through Dec. 6. Reservations required. Details on the website. Steamboat Springs, thenordiclink.com, Active.com

MS Run the US

April 16-Sept. 17, 2013: Looking for 14 local athletes to participate in the relay across the United States to support research for multiple sclerosis. msruntheus.com

One-day event to run slide down University HillIt's not quite the alternative mode of transportation that Boulder's used to, but, for one day this summer, residents will be able to traverse several city blocks atop inflatable tubes.

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